Building Capacity through Training for Nursing Curriculum Evolution in Vietnam
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Nursing education in Vietnam is continually evolving to meet the country's healthcare demands. While curriculum revision is conducted every two years, a recent pilot study revealed the need for a more tailored approach. The purpose of this literature review was to gather and evaluate preliminary data on curriculum revision in Vietnamese nursing education. The findings from this review of the literature will support the development of a prospective grant. If funded, the prospective grant will conduct a large-scale study focused on developing a model of curriculum evolution based on a pilot study with a partner university in Vietnam. To the authors’ knowledge, there is no existing model for nursing curriculum revision in Vietnam. Several protocols were followed to ensure a high-quality analysis of curriculum revision in Vietnamese nursing education. Using the Kennesaw State University online library search engine, a comprehensive search was conducted based on peer-reviewed articles on certain keywords, such as nursing “AND” curriculum revision "AND" Vietnam "AND" nursing education. Reviewing the peer-reviewed articles helped identify current trends such as the shortage of nurses and resources in Vietnamese nursing education. The literature review highlighted the need to consider the specific cultural context of manual labor and religious belief in Vietnam. Efforts are currently underway at this nursing school to revise the curriculum in order to better prepare nurses to meet these needs, including addressing the shortage of nurses and resources and considering the cultural context of nursing education. This involves developing a model for curriculum evolution that can address the unique challenges and opportunities identified in the literature review.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
WCHHS - Nursing
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Miranda Hawks
Building Capacity through Training for Nursing Curriculum Evolution in Vietnam
Nursing education in Vietnam is continually evolving to meet the country's healthcare demands. While curriculum revision is conducted every two years, a recent pilot study revealed the need for a more tailored approach. The purpose of this literature review was to gather and evaluate preliminary data on curriculum revision in Vietnamese nursing education. The findings from this review of the literature will support the development of a prospective grant. If funded, the prospective grant will conduct a large-scale study focused on developing a model of curriculum evolution based on a pilot study with a partner university in Vietnam. To the authors’ knowledge, there is no existing model for nursing curriculum revision in Vietnam. Several protocols were followed to ensure a high-quality analysis of curriculum revision in Vietnamese nursing education. Using the Kennesaw State University online library search engine, a comprehensive search was conducted based on peer-reviewed articles on certain keywords, such as nursing “AND” curriculum revision "AND" Vietnam "AND" nursing education. Reviewing the peer-reviewed articles helped identify current trends such as the shortage of nurses and resources in Vietnamese nursing education. The literature review highlighted the need to consider the specific cultural context of manual labor and religious belief in Vietnam. Efforts are currently underway at this nursing school to revise the curriculum in order to better prepare nurses to meet these needs, including addressing the shortage of nurses and resources and considering the cultural context of nursing education. This involves developing a model for curriculum evolution that can address the unique challenges and opportunities identified in the literature review.